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Opacity:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi-transparent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaint Opacity: \u003c\/b\u003eSemi-transparent\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53327909945635,"sku":"MAT75RU","price":18.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6319\/7731\/files\/MAT75RU-Photoroom.jpg?v=1744063132"},{"product_id":"matisse-str-75ml-raw-umber-deep-s1","title":"MATISSE STR 75ML Raw Umber Deep S1","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName: \u003c\/b\u003eRaw Umber Deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment tier: \u003c\/b\u003eSeries 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable size:\u003c\/b\u003e 75ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Description: \u003c\/b\u003eNatural iron oxide, amorphous carbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Number:\u003c\/b\u003e PBr7 PBk7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLightfastness Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e ASTM I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Opacity:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi-transparent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaint Opacity:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi-transparent\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53327910469923,"sku":"MAT75RUD","price":18.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6319\/7731\/files\/MAT75RUD-Photoroom.jpg?v=1744063079"},{"product_id":"matisse-str-75ml-skin-tone-deep-s1","title":"MATISSE STR 75ML Skin Tone Deep S1","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName: \u003c\/b\u003eSkin Tone Deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment tier: \u003c\/b\u003eSeries 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable size:\u003c\/b\u003e 75ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSee other variations for portraiture in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/queenstownartsupplies.co.nz\/products\/matisse-str-75ml-skin-tone-light-s1?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=skin+lig\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSkin Tone Light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/queenstownartsupplies.co.nz\/products\/matisse-str-75ml-skin-tone-deep-s1?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=skin+dee\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/queenstownartsupplies.co.nz\/products\/matisse-str-75ml-skin-tone-mid-s1?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=skin\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSkin Tone Mid\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Description: \u003c\/b\u003eBlend synthetic and natural iron oxide and chlorinated copper phthalocyanine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Number:\u003c\/b\u003e PBr7 PR101 PG7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLightfastness Rating: \u003c\/b\u003eASTM I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Opacity: \u003c\/b\u003eSemi-transparent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaint Opacity: \u003c\/b\u003eSemi-transparent\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53327911059747,"sku":"MAT75STD","price":18.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6319\/7731\/files\/MAT75STD-Photoroom.jpg?v=1744062956"},{"product_id":"matisse-str-75ml-skin-tone-light-s1","title":"MATISSE STR 75ML Skin Tone Light S1","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName: \u003c\/b\u003eSkin Tone Light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment tier: \u003c\/b\u003eSeries 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable size:\u003c\/b\u003e 75ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSee other variations of flesh tone in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/queenstownartsupplies.co.nz\/products\/matisse-str-75ml-skin-tone-deep-s1?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=skin+dee\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSkin Tone Deep\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/queenstownartsupplies.co.nz\/products\/matisse-str-75ml-skin-tone-mid-s1?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=skin\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSkin Tone Mid\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Description:\u003c\/b\u003e  Blend Titanium dioxide, benzimidazolone and iron oxide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Number: \u003c\/b\u003ePW6 PO36 PR101\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLightfastness Rating: \u003c\/b\u003eASTM I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Opacity\u003c\/b\u003e: Opaque\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaint Opacity:\u003c\/b\u003e Opaque\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53327911682339,"sku":"MAT75STL","price":18.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6319\/7731\/files\/MAT75STL-Photoroom.jpg?v=1744062783"},{"product_id":"matisse-str-75ml-skin-tone-mid-s1","title":"MATISSE STR 75ML Skin Tone Mid S1","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName: \u003c\/b\u003eSkin Tone Mid \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment tier: \u003c\/b\u003eSeries 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable size:\u003c\/b\u003e 75ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSee other variations of flesh tone in \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/queenstownartsupplies.co.nz\/products\/matisse-str-75ml-skin-tone-deep-s1?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=skin+dee\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSkin Tone Deep\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/queenstownartsupplies.co.nz\/products\/matisse-str-75ml-skin-tone-light-s1?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=cdd12d166\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSkin Tone Light\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53327912239395,"sku":"MAT75STM","price":18.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6319\/7731\/files\/MAT75STM-Photoroom.jpg?v=1744062332"},{"product_id":"matisse-str-75ml-titanium-white-s1","title":"MATISSE STR 75ML Titanium White S1","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName: \u003c\/b\u003eTitanium White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment tier: \u003c\/b\u003eSeries 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable size:\u003c\/b\u003e 75ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Description: \u003c\/strong\u003eTitanium dioxide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePigment Number: \u003c\/strong\u003ePW6 Lightfastness \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRating:  \u003c\/strong\u003eASTM I\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePigment Opacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opaque\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaint Opacity: \u003c\/strong\u003e Opaque\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53327912796451,"sku":"MAT75TW","price":18.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6319\/7731\/files\/MAT75TW-Photoroom_9092b30a-2db7-4df6-9564-4cc1e9472e8f.jpg?v=1744024331"},{"product_id":"matisse-str-75ml-unbleached-titanium-s1","title":"MATISSE STR 75ML Unbleached Titanium S1","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName: \u003c\/b\u003eUnbleached Titanium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment tier: \u003c\/b\u003eSeries 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable 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In an incident during the 1960s, Bocour, a prominent paint manufacturer in New York, inadvertently contaminated a batch of Titanium White with umber or ochre. The resulting colour, reaching the shelves and prompting complaints, \u003cstrong\u003ebecame the starting point for the unique shade \u003c\/strong\u003eknown as Unbleached Titanium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Description:\u003c\/b\u003e Blend Titanium dioxide, synthetic hydrated Iron oxide and synthetic Iron oxide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Number:\u003c\/b\u003e PW6 PY42 PR101\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLightfastness Rating: \u003c\/b\u003eASTM I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Opacity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOpaque\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaint Opacity:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOpaque\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53327913353507,"sku":"MAT75UT","price":18.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6319\/7731\/files\/MAT75UT-Photoroom.jpg?v=1744062101"},{"product_id":"matisse-str-75ml-van-dyke-brown-s1","title":"MATISSE STR 75ML Van Dyke Brown S1","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName: \u003c\/b\u003eVan Dyke Brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment tier: \u003c\/b\u003eSeries 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable size:\u003c\/b\u003e 75ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins of Van Dyke Brown from Matisse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVan Dyke Brown, associated with Flemish Baroque artist Sir Anthony van Dyck, owes its initial use to Peter Paul Rubens. As Van Dyck was a pupil and principal assistant to Rubens, it was under Rubens' guidance that the young Van Dyck likely first encountered and employed this distinctive pigment. In its early days, Van Dyke Brown bore different names—Cassel Earth or Cologne Umber—derived from its mining location near Cologne, Germany. Essentially a Raw Umber infused with lignite, or brown coal, this original version held up well over time, yet its variable quality and prone-to-degradation lignite portion led to challenges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about its characteristics and application from Matisse \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matisse.com.au\/colours-sizes\/van-dyke-brown#:~:text=Characteristics%20and%20Applications\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Description:\u003c\/b\u003e Natural iron oxide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Number:\u003c\/b\u003e PBr7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLightfastness Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e ASTM I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Opacity:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi-transparent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaint Opacity:\u003c\/b\u003e Opaque\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53327913877795,"sku":"MAT75VDB","price":18.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6319\/7731\/files\/MAT75VDB-Photoroom.jpg?v=1744061797"},{"product_id":"matisse-str-75ml-yellow-oxide-s1","title":"MATISSE STR 75ML Yellow Oxide S1","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName: \u003c\/b\u003eYellow Oxide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment tier: \u003c\/b\u003eSeries 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable size:\u003c\/b\u003e 75ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Description:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSynthetic hydrated iron oxide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Number:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePY42\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLightfastness Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eASTM I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Opacity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOpaque\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaint Opacity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSemi-transparent\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53327914434851,"sku":"MAT75YO","price":18.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6319\/7731\/files\/MAT75YO-Photoroom.jpg?v=1744061710"},{"product_id":"matisse-str-75ml-zinc-white-s1","title":"MATISSE STR 75ML Zinc White S1","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName: \u003c\/b\u003eZinc White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment tier: \u003c\/b\u003eSeries 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable size:\u003c\/b\u003e 75ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrief description from Matisse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZinc White\u003c\/b\u003e acrylic paint sits side by side with Titanium White with its maximum brilliance and purity; Zinc White has a \u003cstrong\u003ecooler tone \u003c\/strong\u003eallowing for ideal mixing and transparent glazing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most practical characteristics of Zinc White (\u003cstrong\u003ealso know as Mixing White\u003c\/strong\u003e), in an artist’s palette, is its transparency. Zinc White demonstrates \u003cstrong\u003eless tinting strength\u003c\/strong\u003e than the more familiar Titanium White.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Description: \u003c\/b\u003eZinc oxide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Number: \u003c\/b\u003ePW4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLightfastness Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e ASTM I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Opacity:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi-transparent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaint Opacity: \u003c\/b\u003eSemi-transparent\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53327914926371,"sku":"MAT75ZW","price":18.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6319\/7731\/files\/MAT75ZW-Photoroom.jpg?v=1744061633"},{"product_id":"matisse-str-75ml-aust-blue-gum-s2","title":"MATISSE STR 75ML Aust Blue Gum S2","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName: \u003c\/b\u003eAustralian Blue Gum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment tier: \u003c\/b\u003eSeries 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable size:\u003c\/b\u003e 75ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction to Australian Blue Gum from Matisse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAustralian Blue Gum, a distinct hue in Matisse's array of colours, captures the essence of the unique Australian landscape. Tailored to the needs of landscape painters, especially those with a penchant for contemporary and experimental art, this colour introduces a delightful pale greenish blue to the artist's palette. Comprising a blend of white, Phthalo Blue, and a touch of black, Australian Blue Gum possesses a subdued and gentle quality, evoking a sense of calmness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVersatility in Depicting Nature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhile not an exact match to the leaves of blue gum trees, Australian Blue Gum's slightly bluer tone provides flexibility in portraying gum trees in various lighting conditions and weather. 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Both blues are distinguished by their enchanting purple bias rather than the conventional green undertones in more excellent blues. Warm blues like French Ultramarine can draw elements forward in your artwork, infusing your compositions with depth and vitality. 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His ingenious solution blended Prussian Blue with Gamboge, derived from a Cambodian tree's bark. Gamboge, akin to modern Aureolin, proved fugitive. Hooker's prominence in London and John Sell Cotman's influential use in the \u003cstrong\u003e1805 Greta Bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e painting catapulted Hooker's Green into artistic limelight. Though available in oil, its zenith was in watercolours, a favourite among landscape artists of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHooker's Green's enduring charm reveals itself on the palette. Dark greens saturate nature, particularly the \u003cstrong\u003eolive hues\u003c\/strong\u003e it effortlessly recreates. 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One can easily envision Van Gogh drawn to this colour for his nightscapes, given its richer hue compared to \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/queenstownartsupplies.co.nz\/products\/matisse-str-75ml-paynes-grey-s2?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=payne\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePaynes Grey\u003c\/a\u003e. The transparent Phthalocyanine Blue component \u003cstrong\u003eenhances light absorption, creating the illusion of a profound darkness\u003c\/strong\u003e, akin to the depths of a midnight sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExploring Unique Mixes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDive into the captivating world of Midnight Blue blends. A \u003cstrong\u003efascinating black \u003c\/strong\u003eemerges when combined with Transparent Red Oxide, where the transparency adds depth, warmth, and an intriguing resemblance to \u003cstrong\u003echarred wood\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pairing Midnight Blue with \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/queenstownartsupplies.co.nz\/products\/matisse-str-75ml-magenta-s3?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=magenta\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMagenta Quin Violet\u003c\/a\u003e yields a \u003cstrong\u003emagnificent dark violet\u003c\/strong\u003e with a delightful magenta undertone—outperforming Dioxazine Purple in lightfastness and tinting strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVersatility Unveiled in Greens and Grays\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMidnight Blue's versatility extends to the realm of greens. Mixing it with light yellows produces \u003cstrong\u003edark bottle greens\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Yellow Oxide or Transparent Yellow Oxide introduces earthy, opaque dark greens \u003cstrong\u003esuitable for foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Combining it with Cadmium Yellow Medium produces \u003cstrong\u003eCadmium Green\u003c\/strong\u003e, while additional Phthalo Green transforms it into \u003cstrong\u003eBrunswick Green\u003c\/strong\u003e—a shade rooted in British standards, notably \u003cstrong\u003eBritish racing green\u003c\/strong\u003e and the iconic green of \u003cstrong\u003eBritish steam trains\u003c\/strong\u003e. Diverse greens emerge with pairings like Australian Ghost Gum for a \u003cstrong\u003emid-sea green\u003c\/strong\u003e, Yellow Oxide for a \u003cstrong\u003elight olive\u003c\/strong\u003e, or Raw Sienna for a \u003cstrong\u003edark olive hue\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Black Alchemy: Beyond the Colour Spectrum\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePhthalo Green's prowess extends to the \u003cstrong\u003erealm of blacks\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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In the world of Phthalo Green, every mixture becomes a nuanced exploration, adding interest and depth to the artist's palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Description:\u003c\/b\u003e Chlorinated Copper phthalocyanine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Number: \u003c\/b\u003ePG7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLightfastness Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e ASTM I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Opacity:\u003c\/b\u003e Transparent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaint Opacity:\u003c\/b\u003e Transparent\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53327927050531,"sku":"MAT75PG","price":22.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6319\/7731\/files\/MAT75PG_tube-Photoroom.jpg?v=1745049007"},{"product_id":"matisse-str-75ml-perm-green-light-s2","title":"MATISSE STR 75ML Permanent Green Light S2","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName: \u003c\/b\u003ePermanent Green Light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment tier: \u003c\/b\u003eSeries 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable size:\u003c\/b\u003e 75ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour mixing application from Matisse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Permanent Green Light can create earthy olive greens, its forte lies in fashioning the vivid hues prevalent in human surroundings. The palette extends to soft pastel greens using Australian Ghost Gum and slightly brighter apple greens achieved with Naples Yellow Light, Nickel Titanate, or Cadmium Yellow Light. Australian Sienna and Burnt Sienna yield olive greens ideal for foliage, while a fusion with Raw Umber crafts a dark green akin to Hooker's Green. Adding Permanent Green Light to pre-existing Hooker’s Green produces the exquisite Brunswick Green seen in heritage spaces like Sydney's Town Hall Station. Collaboration with Prussian Blue births a deep Hooker's Green, while Southern Ocean Blue introduces delightful turquoise greens. The uniqueness of Permanent Green Light extends beyond its standalone hue, influencing an array of distinctive mixtures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about it's pigment and naming history from the matisse website \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.matisse.com.au\/colours-sizes\/permanent-green-light\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Description: \u003c\/b\u003eBlend Diarylide yellow \u0026amp; chlorinated Copper phthalocyanine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Number:\u003c\/b\u003e PY3 PG7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLightfastness Rating: \u003c\/b\u003eASTM I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Opacity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTransparent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaint Opacity:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi-transparent\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53327927771427,"sku":"MAT75PGL","price":22.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6319\/7731\/files\/MAT75PGL_tube-Photoroom.jpg?v=1745048670"},{"product_id":"matisse-str-75ml-paynes-grey-s2","title":"MATISSE STR 75ML Paynes Grey S2","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName: \u003c\/b\u003ePayne's Grey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment tier: \u003c\/b\u003eSeries 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable size:\u003c\/b\u003e 75ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour characteristic description and colour mixing from Matisse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePayne's Grey offers a \u003cstrong\u003eversatile shading option \u003c\/strong\u003ethat avoids the risk of creating muddy or dirty hues, a common challenge when using intense black. Its application extends to \u003cstrong\u003eshading various colours\u003c\/strong\u003e such as reds, browns, greys, blues, and greens. Due to its semi-transparent nature, artists have the \u003cstrong\u003eflexibility to layer the paint\u003c\/strong\u003e, achieving a \u003cstrong\u003erobust black effect\u003c\/strong\u003e when desired. This characteristic enhances the adaptability of Payne's Grey in different artistic contexts, making it a valuable tool for artists seeking \u003cstrong\u003enuanced and controlled shading \u003c\/strong\u003ein their compositions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about the colour's name sake William Paynes from the Matisse website \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.matisse.com.au\/colours-sizes\/paynes-grey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Description: \u003c\/b\u003eBlend sodium aluminosulphosilicate and iron oxide black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Number:\u003c\/b\u003e PW29 PBk11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLightfastness Rating: \u003c\/b\u003eASTM I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Opacity:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi-transparent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaint Opacity:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi-transparent\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53327928394019,"sku":"MAT75PGR","price":22.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6319\/7731\/files\/MAT75PGR_tube-Photoroom.jpg?v=1745048318"},{"product_id":"matisse-str-75ml-permanent-lt-violet-s2","title":"MATISSE STR 75ML Permanent Light Violet S2","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eName: \u003c\/b\u003ePermanent Light Violet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment tier: \u003c\/b\u003eSeries 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable size:\u003c\/b\u003e 75ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction from Matisse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePermanent Light Violet, a delicate pastel shade, might appear inconspicuous initially, yet its enduring popularity among artists attests to its essential role. Widely embraced by graphic artists for large-scale poster-style works, this colour extends beyond its apparent applications. Its versatility unfolds as it steps into the realm of off-whites—whites subtly tinted with colour. Matisse, recognising the significance of off-whites, provides various hues, with Permanent Light Violet serving as an ideal option for lightening violet tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about using this colour as al alternative to white and a spectrum of mauves and lavenders from the Matisse website \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.matisse.com.au\/colours-sizes\/permanent-light-violet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Description: \u003c\/b\u003eBlend Titanium doxide \u0026amp; Carbazole dioxazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Number:\u003c\/b\u003e PW6 PV23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLightfastness Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e ASTM II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Opacity:\u003c\/b\u003e Opaque\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaint Opacity: \u003c\/b\u003eOpaque\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matisse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53327929049379,"sku":"MAT75PLV","price":22.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6319\/7731\/files\/MAT75PLV_tube-Photoroom.jpg?v=1745048035"}],"url":"https:\/\/queenstownartsupplies.co.nz\/collections\/paint.oembed?page=10","provider":"Queenstown Art Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}